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What is a Certificate of Conformity (CoC)?
If you are involved in manufacturing, importing, or exporting goods, you have almost certainly come across the term Certificate of Conformity, or CoC. It appears on customs checklists, supplier contracts, and regulatory documents. Yet many businesses still do not fully understand what it is, why it is required, or what happens if they do not have one. This guide answers all of those questions in plain, practical language. Whether you are new to compliance or looking to sharpen your knowledge before entering markets like Iraq, Egypt, or Libya, this article covers everything you need to know about the Certificate of Conformity. Certificate of Conformity: The Basic Definition A Certificate of
What Rising Grain Export Inspections Reveal About Global Trade in 2026
Numbers tell stories. And right now, the numbers coming out of global grain export inspections data are telling a story worth paying close attention to whether you are a grain trader, an importer, a logistics operator, or anyone else with a stake in how agricultural commodities move around the world. For the week ending March 12, 2026, corn export inspections in the United States totalled 1.65 million metric tons, up from 1.52 million metric tons the previous week. Soybean inspections came in at 966,000 metric tons, rising from 887,000 metric tons a week earlier and meaningfully higher than the 664,000 metric tons recorded during the same week in 2025. Wheat
TIC Quality Control Strengthens Presence in India with Leadership Visit and Launch of Gandhidham Laboratory
TIC Quality Control continues to expand its presence in India with a strategic leadership visit and the inauguration of a new inspection office and commodity testing laboratory in Gandhidham, Gujarat. These milestones highlight the company’s commitment to supporting India’s growing trade and industrial sectors while reinforcing excellence in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. Nationwide Leadership Visit Across India Offices CEO Rand Khalifa and Finance Director Bayar Khalifa recently visited India, meeting with teams across multiple offices and branches. This nationwide engagement allowed the leadership to connect directly with employees, customers, and partners, sharing TICQC’s progress, vision, and long-term commitment to excellence in the region. The visit provided valuable insights
AAHAR 2026: TIC Quality Control at Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Fair
TIC Quality Control at AAHAR 2026: Exploring Opportunities in the Global Food and Hospitality Industry The team from TIC Quality Control recently attended the AAHAR. The International Food & Hospitality Fair, one of the most influential trade exhibitions in the food and hospitality industry. The 40th edition of the event took place from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Over the course of five days, the exhibition brought together food manufacturers, hospitality businesses, exporters, technology providers, and global buyers under one roof. The event served as a major networking platform where industry professionals explored innovations, built partnerships, and exchanged insights about emerging trends shaping the global food
Global Kabuli Chana Conference 2026: Enhancing International Pulse Trade Partnerships
TICQC was honored to participate in the Global Kabuli Chana Conference 2026, organized by the Kabuli Chana Traders Association (KCTA). The prestigious event was held on February 22, 2026, at the Grand Hall of Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore. As one of India’s leading agricultural trade hubs, Indore provided the ideal setting for this high-impact global gathering. The conference brought together international traders, exporters, suppliers, brokers, policymakers, and key stakeholders from across the global pulse industry. The event was also supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), further highlighting its national and international significance within India’s Agri-export ecosystem A Historic Milestone for Indian Agri-Trade The
Connecting Quality with Global Food Trade
We were proud to be part of Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, engaging with industry leaders, partners, and innovators shaping the future of the global food sector. Events like Gulfood provide a valuable platform to exchange insights, explore emerging trends, and strengthen relationships across the supply chain. At TIC Quality Control, our focus remains on supporting food businesses with reliable quality assurance, compliance, and confidence at every stage of trade. We look forward to building new partnerships and continuing conversations that drive safer, stronger, and more transparent food markets.
What is a Certificate of Conformity (CoC)?
If you are involved in manufacturing, importing, or exporting goods, you have almost certainly come across the term Certificate of Conformity, or CoC. It appears on customs checklists, supplier contracts, and regulatory documents. Yet many businesses still do not fully understand what it is, why it is required, or what happens if they do not have one. This guide answers all of those questions in plain, practical language. Whether you are new to compliance or looking to sharpen your knowledge before entering markets like Iraq, Egypt, or Libya, this article covers everything you need to know about the Certificate of Conformity. Certificate of Conformity: The Basic Definition A Certificate of
What Rising Grain Export Inspections Reveal About Global Trade in 2026
Numbers tell stories. And right now, the numbers coming out of global grain export inspections data are telling a story worth paying close attention to whether you are a grain trader, an importer, a logistics operator, or anyone else with a stake in how agricultural commodities move around the world. For the week ending March 12, 2026, corn export inspections in the United States totalled 1.65 million metric tons, up from 1.52 million metric tons the previous week. Soybean inspections came in at 966,000 metric tons, rising from 887,000 metric tons a week earlier and meaningfully higher than the 664,000 metric tons recorded during the same week in 2025. Wheat
TIC Quality Control Strengthens Presence in India with Leadership Visit and Launch of Gandhidham Laboratory
TIC Quality Control continues to expand its presence in India with a strategic leadership visit and the inauguration of a new inspection office and commodity testing laboratory in Gandhidham, Gujarat. These milestones highlight the company’s commitment to supporting India’s growing trade and industrial sectors while reinforcing excellence in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. Nationwide Leadership Visit Across India Offices CEO Rand Khalifa and Finance Director Bayar Khalifa recently visited India, meeting with teams across multiple offices and branches. This nationwide engagement allowed the leadership to connect directly with employees, customers, and partners, sharing TICQC’s progress, vision, and long-term commitment to excellence in the region. The visit provided valuable insights
AAHAR 2026: TIC Quality Control at Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Fair
TIC Quality Control at AAHAR 2026: Exploring Opportunities in the Global Food and Hospitality Industry The team from TIC Quality Control recently attended the AAHAR. The International Food & Hospitality Fair, one of the most influential trade exhibitions in the food and hospitality industry. The 40th edition of the event took place from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Over the course of five days, the exhibition brought together food manufacturers, hospitality businesses, exporters, technology providers, and global buyers under one roof. The event served as a major networking platform where industry professionals explored innovations, built partnerships, and exchanged insights about emerging trends shaping the global food
Global Kabuli Chana Conference 2026: Enhancing International Pulse Trade Partnerships
TICQC was honored to participate in the Global Kabuli Chana Conference 2026, organized by the Kabuli Chana Traders Association (KCTA). The prestigious event was held on February 22, 2026, at the Grand Hall of Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore. As one of India’s leading agricultural trade hubs, Indore provided the ideal setting for this high-impact global gathering. The conference brought together international traders, exporters, suppliers, brokers, policymakers, and key stakeholders from across the global pulse industry. The event was also supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), further highlighting its national and international significance within India’s Agri-export ecosystem A Historic Milestone for Indian Agri-Trade The
Connecting Quality with Global Food Trade
We were proud to be part of Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, engaging with industry leaders, partners, and innovators shaping the future of the global food sector. Events like Gulfood provide a valuable platform to exchange insights, explore emerging trends, and strengthen relationships across the supply chain. At TIC Quality Control, our focus remains on supporting food businesses with reliable quality assurance, compliance, and confidence at every stage of trade. We look forward to building new partnerships and continuing conversations that drive safer, stronger, and more transparent food markets.
